Jason Dry Spray Deodorant Is the Natural Deodorant I've Been Looking For

TL;DR:

An all-natural spray deodorant that actually works

Jason Dry Spray Deodorant Review

I remember the first time I heard of natural deodorant. I was 10 or so, and a family friend had seen a crystal-like rock at Whole Foods that you were supposed to rub against your armpits. “Does it work?” she’d asked the salesperson. “It does if you believe in it,” they’d answered, zero percent ironically.

But sweat so does not work that way. I mean, we all know that. But I really know that.

I’ve been looking for a natural deodorant that works as well as the chemical stuff for a while, and there have been some rough spots along the way — like the summer my deodorant worked (I use the word loosely) only if I reapplied it at 3 p.m. Or the time a natural deodorant failed so miserably, I had to “borrow” a shirt from the Allure fashion closet (trust me, no one wanted that shirt back) — it was maroon with yellow trim, and would have sold so well at Urban Outfitters in 1995 (also, the year it would have actually fit me). But that wasn’t even my low point. Nope, my low point was when my very nice husband very nicely suggested that maybe I should start wearing regular deodorant. You might wonder why I haven’t given up the natural deodorant search already. Honestly, so do I. But I swear, I keep finding natural deodorants that work really well until they don’t.

That’s part of the reason I’m so impressed by Jason Dry Spray Deodorant, a new natural deodorant (it doesn't contain aluminum, parabens, or phthalates). I’ve been using it for a few months now, and so far, so good. I even brought it to a weekend at the beach with friends, and I wasn’t self-conscious once. Is that a low bar? Maybe. But if you, too, wear natural deodorant, you’ll understand.

It’s a spray, which can take some getting used to if you’re used to using sticks (say that five times fast). It can feel a little stingy if I put it on right after shaving, but I’m fine with that trade-off for a natural deodorant that works. And I love the way mine smells — I use the Soft Rose scent — and the good thing about a spray is it can’t crumble onto your clothes. And because it's a dry spray, it doesn't feel wet or sticky going on.

There are two big caveats: 1) this is a deodorant, not a deodorant/antiperspirant. That means it's for odor, not odor and wetness. I haven't had an issue, but it's worth noting. 2) the bottle promises 24 Hour Protection, which I’ve found to be a little bit of a stretch, but it’s been super reliable when I’ve used it before work or going out to dinner.

Did I wear it on my wedding day? No. But before a big meeting, a beach day, or a dinner? All good.